WSET Wine CourseS in Portland

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Portland is the home base of Wine and Drinks Academy, the PNW’s leading provider of WSET courses for students at every stage of their wine education. For 20 years, we’ve brought WSET wine education to Portland, combining structured study and guided tasting with experienced instructors, good conversation, and a welcoming community.

Whether you’re new to wine or working toward professional advancement in the wine industry, WSET courses offer a clear path to build your knowledge and earn an internationally recognized wine certification.

more about our WSET wine classes

  • Your WSET wine course includes all required course materials, exam fees, and certificate fees.

    Taking your course in person? All wine tasting fees are included, so you can focus on learning, tasting, and participating without any additional costs.

    Taking your course online? Tasting wine is an important part of the WSET learning experience and is recommended throughout the course. Wine samples are not included with online courses, but we’ll provide guidance to help you select and taste the wines you need.

  • We offer all 4 levels of WSET Wine Courses in Portland, Oregon.

    You can begin your WSET wine studies at Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3, depending on your existing wine knowledge and experience. You do not need to start at Level 1. However, to enroll in WSET Level 4 Diploma, you must successfully complete WSET Level 3 in Wine.

    Start with WSET Level 1 if:
    You’re new to wine education or want to build a solid foundation before moving into more advanced study.

    Start with WSET Level 2 if:
    You have some experience with wine—through work, study, or your own exploration—and are ready to develop a broader and more structured understanding of wine.

    Start with WSET Level 3 if:
    You already have a strong foundation in wine and are ready to take a deeper dive into the factors that influence wine style, quality, and value. Level 3 requires a significant commitment of time and focus.

  • For 20 years, we’ve been teaching wine in Portland and across Oregon, building a style of wine education that is structured, practical, and genuinely enjoyable. Our classes combine solid wine knowledge with guided tasting, conversation, and hands-on learning—and everything is designed with our students in mind. Whether you’re taking your first wine course or working toward professional advancement, you’ll learn alongside experienced educators and a welcoming Portland-based community of wine students and professionals.

  • WSET has become one of the most widely recognized names in wine education because it offers a clear, consistent way to learn about wine that is taught and respected around the world. The courses bring together practical theory and guided tasting, giving students a common framework for understanding and talking about wine. That’s valuable whether you’re working in a Portland restaurant, wine shop, or winery, or building a career anywhere in the broader wine industry. WSET’s combination of structure, practical learning, and global recognition makes it a trusted path for wine education and professional advancement.

  • Portland-based WSET Courses are taught at our “home base” at 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.